Update

Wow, I had forgotten all about this. Just to update on my journey I was denied by Tricare because of no co-morbids. I got the paperwork in showing my severe sleep apnea and was denied again because I was not 100lbs over weight. I sent them a letter stating that according to the Tricare website it stated "100lbs over weight for the bone frame". I have a petite frame and explained this. They informed me that if I could prove the bone frame with a elbow measurement of 2 3/4" I would be approved. I got the measurement the last day I could send in my last appeal. Of course my measurement came in a 2".

I went back to my PCM and got a new referral to my surgery team. I had to go through the intake again but, that was no biggie at all.

My team fought tooth and nail for me and finally got me approved on 7/6/09 and received the surgery date call informing me that my date is 8/20/09 later that same day.

I still can not believe that I am about to become a loser. I still have to go through all the other testing that they require again. EKG, Catscan, X-rays, etc. but, these are the final hurddles. Oh yeah, I've got jury duty in there too.

Let this be a sign to all those just starting the fight if you stick to your guns and stand up for yourself it will happen.